Discover Hammenhög

Fields, village layout and earlier history

The surrounding area is rich in archaeological remains. The older, elongated village form has been preserved in the western part of Hammenhög. These features add different historical perspectives to today’s field landscape: archaeological traces in the surrounding area and a settlement form that has endured in the village. Both the cultivated fields and the traditional village layout thus shape Hammenhög’s character.

Agriculture at the Lantbruksmuseet

The Lantbruksmuseet, a museum of agricultural history, is located in the centre of Hammenhög. Its objects are connected to agricultural history from the early 18th century to the mid-20th century. The collection therefore spans a broad historical period rather than focusing on a single era. The original interiors of a horse stable, a pigsty and a barn have also been preserved. These three types of buildings offer concrete and distinct points of reference for the agricultural theme. For those interested in culture, the agricultural landscape is thus linked to a history made tangible in the museum through objects and preserved interiors.

Glimmingehus: date and craftsmanship

Glimmingehus is located at Glimmingen 1, 276 56 Hammenhög. One precise date in its history is 2 May 1499: the foundation stone was laid on that day. Glimmingehus includes Stekarehuset, which was built in 1640. It houses workshops featuring medieval crafts and activities for the public and schools. A precisely dated historical event and a focus on crafts thus sit side by side. You can borrow digital guides on an iPad from the Glimmingehus shop. The workshops’ visitor programme may change; check the latest information if you are planning your visit specifically around it.

Dining and seasonal offerings

The café at Glimmingehus is located along the western long side and is open only in summer. At Tingshuset 1881, dining options include a café serving simple dishes on some occasions and evening opening hours with more elaborate menus on others. The difference lies in the location of the Glimmingehus café and the café and evening offerings at Tingshuset 1881. Menus and service styles may change. Gunnarshögs Gård offers farm tours; booking arrangements may change. Maria Ekberg’s ceramic gallery in Hammenhög is listed as open seasonally from Midsummer to mid-August. Check the dates for the relevant year before visiting.

Getting oriented in Hammenhög

Hammenhög Church stands in the middle of the village on the road between Ystad and Simrishamn. Another specific location is Hamondavallen: the home ground of Hammenhögs IF is at Flisens Väg 9, by the bathing area in Hammenhög. These named locations add ways to find your bearings in the village to the cultural and historical themes.

Discover more destinations: Simrishamn V, Rörum, Gärsnäs, Skillinge, Tommarp, Gladsax, Vik, Vitaby.

For the broader travel overview: Simrishamn.